US Congress Senate Joint Resolution 54 (Prior Session Legislation)

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Spectrum: Moderate Partisan Bill (Democrat 17-1-1)
Status: Engrossed on December 19 2018 - 50% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2018-12-19 - Held at the desk.
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress. This joint resolution directs the President to remove U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in or affecting Yemen within 30 days unless Congress authorizes a later withdrawal date, issues a declaration of war, or specifically authorizes the use of the Armed Forces. Prohibited activites include providing in-flight fueling for non-U.S. aircraft conducting missions as part of the conflict in Yemen. This joint resolution shall not affect any military operations directed at Al Qaeda. The President must submit to Congress, within 90 days, reports assessing the risks that would be posed: (1) if the United States were to cease supporting operations with respect to the conflict in Yemen, and (2) if Saudi Arabia were to cease sharing Yemen-related intelligence with the United States.

A joint resolution to direct the removal of United States Armed Forces from hostilities in the Republic of Yemen that have not been authorized by Congress.

Sen. Bernard Sanders [I-VT]	Sen. Mike Lee [R-UT]	Sen. Christopher Murphy [D-CT]	Sen. Cory Booker [D-NJ]
Sen. Richard Durbin [D-IL]	Sen. Elizabeth Warren [D-MA]	Sen. Edward Markey [D-MA]	Sen. Patrick Leahy [D-VT]
Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA]	Sen. Ron Wyden [D-OR]	Sen. Richard Blumenthal [D-CT]	Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand [D-NY]
Sen. Tammy Baldwin [D-WI]	Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR]	Sen. Brian Schatz [D-HI]	Sen. Tim Kaine [D-VA]
Sen. Kamala Harris [D-CA]	Sen. Sherrod Brown [D-OH]	Sen. Gary Peters [D-MI]

2018-12-13 - Senate - Passed Senate with amendments RC# 266 (Y: 56 N: 41 NV: 3 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-12-13 - Senate - Amendment SA 4096 as modified S.Amdt.4096 RC# 264 (Y: 99 N: 0 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-12-13 - Senate - Amendment SA 4098 S.Amdt.4098 RC# 265 (Y: 45 N: 54 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [FAIL]
2018-12-13 - Senate - Amendment SA 4080 S.Amdt.4080 RC# 263 (Y: 58 N: 41 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-12-12 - Senate - By a decision of the Senate the point of order that amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546a be germane to the underlying joint resolution to which they are offered was well taken RC# 262 (Y: 96 N: 3 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-12-12 - Senate - Motion to proceed to consideration of measure RC# 261 (Y: 60 N: 39 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-11-28 - Senate - Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged RC# 250 (Y: 63 N: 37 NV: 0 Abs: 0) [PASS]
2018-03-20 - Senate - Motion to table the motion to discharge Committee on Foreign Relations RC# 58 (Y: 55 N: 44 NV: 1 Abs: 0) [PASS]

Date	Chamber	Action
2018-12-19	House	Held at the desk.
2018-12-19	House	Received in the House.
2018-12-17	Senate	Message on Senate action sent to the House.
2018-12-13	Senate	Passed Senate with amendments by Yea-Nay Vote. 56 - 41. Record Vote Number: 266. (text: CR S7565)
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4098 Amendment SA 4098 not agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 45 - 54. Record Vote Number: 265.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4097 Amendment SA 4097 not agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4098 Amendment SA 4098 proposed by Senator Cotton. (consideration: CR S7563-7654 text: CR S7654) To clarify that the requirement to remove United States Armed Forces does not apply to forces engaged in operations to support efforts to disrupt Houthi attacks against locations outside of Yemen, such as ballistic missile attacks, unmanned aerial vehicle attacks, maritime attacks against United States or international vessels, or terrorist attacks against civilian targets.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4097 Amendment SA 4097 proposed by Senator Cotton. (consideration: CR S7563-7654 text: CR S7564) To clarify that the requirement to remove United States Armed Forces does not apply to the provision of materials and advice intended to reduce civilian casualties or further enable adherence to the Law of Armed Conflict.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4095 Amendment SA 4095 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4090 Amendment SA 4090 agreed to in Senate by Voice Vote.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4095 Amendment SA 4095 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S7563; text: CR S7563) To require a report assessing the increased risk of terrorist attacks in the United States if the Government of Saudi Arabia were to cease Yemen-related intelligence sharing with the United States.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4090 Amendment SA 4090 proposed by Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S7556; text: CR S7556) To require a report assessing risks posed by ceasing support operations with respect to the conflict between the Saudi-led coalition and the Houthis in Yemen.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4096 Amendment SA 4096 as modified agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 99 - 0. Record Vote Number: 264.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4080 Amendment SA 4080 agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 58 - 41. Record Vote Number: 263.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4096 Amendment SA 4096 proposed by Senator Corker for Senator Cornyn. (consideration: CR S7556; text as modified: CR S7556) To provide that nothing in the joint resolution shall be construed to influence or disrupt any military operations and cooperation with Israel.
2018-12-13	Senate	S.Amdt.4080 Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534,7562,7563)
2018-12-13	Senate	Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7534-7565)
2018-12-12	Senate	S.Amdt.4080 Amendment SA 4080 proposed by Senator Young. (consideration: CR S7488-7503; text: CR S7488) To clarify that this resolution prohibits United States Armed Forces from refueling non-United States aircraft conducting missions as part of the ongoing civil war in Yemen.
2018-12-12	Senate	By a decision of the Senate the point of order that amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546a be germane to the underlying joint resolution to which they are offered was well taken by Yea-Nay Vote. 96 - 3. Record Vote Number: 262.
2018-12-12	Senate	Point of order that amendments offered under 50 U.S.C. 1546a be germane to the underlying joint resolution to which they are offered raised in Senate.
2018-12-12	Senate	Measure laid before Senate by motion. (consideration: CR S7482-7503)
2018-12-12	Senate	Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 60 - 39. Record Vote Number: 261.
2018-11-28	Senate	Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 682.
2018-11-28	Senate	Senate Committee on Foreign Relations discharged by Yea-Nay Vote. 63 - 37. Record Vote Number: 250, pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a.
2018-11-28	Senate	Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made pursuant to 50 U.S.C. 1546a. (consideration: CR S7155-7165)
2018-03-20	Senate	Motion to table the motion to discharge Committee on Foreign Relations agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 55 - 44. Record Vote Number: 58. (consideration: CR S1827)
2018-03-20	Senate	Motion to discharge Senate Committee on Foreign Relations made. (consideration: CR S1801-1827)
2018-02-28	Senate	Read twice and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

HCR81 (Related) 2017-10-11 - UNANIMOUS CONSENT - Mr. Collins (GA) asked unanimous consent that the provisions of section 7 of the War Powers Resolution (50 U.S.C. 1546) shall apply to H.Con.Res. 81 not earlier than November 2, 2017, but on the same terms that would have adhered on October 13, 2017. Agreed to without objection.
HCR138 (Related) 2018-09-26 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
SJR69 (Related) 2018-12-19 - Held at the desk.
HJR142 (Related) 2018-11-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
HCR142 (Related) 2018-11-29 - Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.

Type	Source
Summary	https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/senate-joint-resolution/54/all-info
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sjres54/BILLS-115sjres54is.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sjres54/BILLS-115sjres54pcs.pdf
Text	https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/sjres54/BILLS-115sjres54es.pdf
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00058.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00250.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00261.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00263.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00265.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00264.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00266.htm
Roll Call	https://www.senate.gov/legislative/LIS/roll_call_votes/vote1152/vote_115_2_00262.htm